Wednesday, 29 February 2012

Hi blog-friends, its an exciting day for me today as I'm going to enter my first blog challenge!! YAY!!

This is a card I made around valentines day, so I've left my 'cute pastels' comfort zone and opted for strong, romantic reds, I've chosen the Magnolia stamp - Wrapped Heart, which I've coloured using Promarkers and Prismacolour pencils:

The papers are Magnolia, Vintage Red and Paris Red Peony from the Sweet Crazy Love collection at Dies to die for, along with the doily heart die cut. The ribbon and charm were from my stash but I think the ribbon was from Hobbycraft. I also used Spellbinders classic ovals and beaded ovals and the red pearls are little dots of Cosmic Shimmer Berry Red Pearl PVA Glue.

I had to use the 'out of the box' technique for Tilda's bow, I think it looks cute though. I'm not a fan of strong colours usually and this was one of my first attempts at using Prismacolour pencils too but on the whole i was very pleased with the result.

The beautiful flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts, I adore their flowers, they just make such an impact on your project.

Wednesday, 22 February 2012

Hi bloggers welcome to my new craft blog, I did have another blog but 'someone' mysteriously deleted my account.. hmm.. very strange I know.. lol.. OK, so I'm just going to post some of the Christmas cards I did for Christmas just gone and a few others just to brighten up this page, then I'll start posting new projects as and when I complete them.. okey dokey first up are my Lili of the Valley Christmas cards

This little guy is from Lili of the Valley, this was 1 of my first attempts at using colouring pencils, it was for my nephews birthday.

And finally this little lass is also from Lili of the Valley. She was also coloured with pencils and finished with polar white Flowersoft and Cosmic Shimmers Pearl PVA. She was for my niece's birthday.

About Me

Hi, I'm Dawn, I'm 37 and Mum of 3, Thea (or Fifi to her Mummy) is 19 and studying Photography at Wolverhampton Uni. Paige (or Woo to her Mummy) is 16 and studying A-levels at 6th form. And last but not least is Lennon (or Buster-Boo to his Mummy), who is 5, and thoroughly spoilt by his big sisters. I have a new furry friend called Cato, he is a 6 month old Lab/Staffie cross and who is jet black and loves to nip your hands..lol.
I used to work as a licencee in a pub/nightclub, until Jan '06 when I was involved in an RTA. Whilst recovering I was diagnosed with a neurological condition and have been in a wheelchair for 4 years now. My other half is my full time carer who helps me with everything in day to day life but I fight everyday to try and regain the life I once had.
Cardmaking, Smash*ing, papercraft, altered art and jewellery making and my faith are my lifelines and keep me sane and focused, without them as an outlet life would be much harder.